1972 Ford Gran Torino vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (95 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 551 kg more than 1971 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Gran Torino | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Gran Torino | Oxford |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |